Ball State got 18 points from Tayler Persons as they ran past Western Michigan 60-58 on Saturday at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse.

Ball State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -5.0-point spread.

K.J. Walton had 15 points for Ball State and Tahjai Teague chipped in with 13 points. Trey Moses had 4 assists for them, while Trey Moses was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Western Michigan got a 20-point performance from Seth Dugan, who was supported by 11 points from Michael Flowers. Patrick Emilien had 2 assists in a losing cause for Western Michigan, while Seth Dugan grabbed 20 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Western Michigan were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

The rebound battle favored Western Michigan as they grabbed 46 boards, while Ball State only had 29

Ball State heads into a battle against Eastern Michigan. Western Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toledo.